Peter Harman, Executive Chef/Manager, Thistle Lodge Restaurant at Casa Ybel Resort, Sanibel Island, FL

Peter Harman has achieved a remarkable degree of success as a young man of 28. His talent and creativity have already earned him a reputation as one of southwest Florida's finest chefs. His wit, showmanship, and culinary expertise have placed him in demand for personal appearances and for commentary on food and wine and to demonstrate his cooking techniques. Harman trained under the direction of Paul Prudhomme. He successfully translated the New Orleans style cuisine into a broader, more popular American Gulfshore cuisine. He is a dynamic, young leader filled with enthusiasm and was recently recognized by the prestigious Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs.